Georges Marchal
ActingAbout Georges Marchal
Georges Marchal was one of the most important lead actors in French cinema in the '50s, together with Jean Marais. He was the lead in various costume dramas and swashbuckling films before taking part in some of the films of Luis Buñuel, a close friend of his
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Georges Marchal reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Georges Marchal's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 32% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Georges Marchal remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Seventh Door, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Georges Marchal Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Georges Marchal's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Georges Marchal.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | A Captain's Honor | General Keller | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Island of Thirty Coffins | Antoine d'Hergemont | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Closet Children | Le père | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Faustine and the Beautiful Summer | Julien | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Man Who Laughs | Lord David | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Le lys dans la vallée | M. de Mortsauf | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Milky Way | Jesuit | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Dacians | Fuscus, General Romano | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Belle de Jour | Graf | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Dirty Game | Serge | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Il naufrago del Pacifico | Robinson Crusoe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Secret Mark of D'Artagnan | Herzog von Montserrat | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Ulysses Against the Son of Hercules | Ulysses | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Napoléon II, the Eagle | General Gustav von Neipperg | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Colossus of Rhodes | Peliocles | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Battle of Austerlitz | Le maréchal Jean Lannes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Prisoner of the Jungle | Fred Hersant | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Legions of the Nile | Marc' Antonio | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Winter Holidays | Georges Terdier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Wild Cats on the Beach | Maurice Mont-Bret | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | Sign of the Gladiator | Marcus Valerius, Roman Consul | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Warrior and the Slave Girl | Asclepio | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | When Will It Strike Noon | Michel Dumartin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Death in the Garden | Chark | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | That Is the Dawn | Doctor Valerio | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Dix-huit heures d'escale | L'inspecteur Bério | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Count of Bragelonne | Raoul de Bragelonne | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Contessa's Secret | Lucio Falengo | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Theodora, Slave Empress | Giustiniano | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Royal Affairs in Versailles | Louis XIV young | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Three Musketeers | D'Artagnan | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Seven Dwarfs to the Rescue | The Black Prince | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Gigolo | Marceau Le Guen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Prettiest Sin in the World | Jacques Lebreton | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Last Days of Pompeii | Lysias | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | At the Grand Balcony | Jean Fabien | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Last Love | Alain Fontenay | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Figurehead | François Martineau | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Torrents | Yann Getersen | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Bethsabée | Le capitaine Georges Dubreuil | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Seventh Door | Ali | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Dawn Devils | Lieutenant Claude Legrand | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Blondine | Prince 'A' / Astara | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Paméla | René Bergerin | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Vautrin the Thief | Lucien de Rubempré (jeune) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Summer Light | Julien | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Four-Poster Bed | Olivier de Verrières | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Her First Affair | Jean de Vaugelas (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Her First Affair | Jean de Vaugelas | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The French Way | Bernard Dalban | Flop | Similar → |
Georges Marchal - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Georges Marchal?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Georges Marchal is "The Seventh Door" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Georges Marchal acted in?
Georges Marchal has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Georges Marchal?
Other notable films include "Blondine", "The Man Who Laughs", and "Vautrin the Thief".